“The thing that they’re all singing is what my friends used to say to me,” Adele explains. “That’s why I wanted them to sing it, rather than an actual choir.”
On November 7, 2021, a snippet of the song debuted in a video advertisement for Amazon.
Hold On
Adele Lyrics
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You are still strong
Love will soon come
Just hold, hold on
Oh, what have I done yet again?
Have I not learned anything?
I don't want to live in chaos
It's hard to hold onto who I am
When I'm stumbling in the dark for a hand
I am so tired of battling with myself
With no chance to win
Hold on
Let time be patient
You are still strong
Let pain be gracious
Love will soon come
Just hold, hold on
I swear to God, I am such a mess
The harder that I try, I regress
I'm my own worst enemy
Right now I truly hate being me
Every day feels like the road I'm on
Might just open up and swallow me whole
How do I feel so mighty small
When I'm struggling to feel at all?
Just hold on
Let time be patient (you)
You are still strong
Let pain be gracious
(Love will soon come)
Just hold (you, just hold on, you, just hold on)
Hold on (you, just hold on, just hold on)
Sometimes loneliness is the only rest we get
(Just hold on, just hold on)
And the emptiness actually lets us forget
(Just hold on, just hold on)
Sometimes forgiveness is easiest in secret
(Just hold on, just hold on, just hold on, just hold on)
So just hold on, ooh-ooh
Let time be patient
(You are still strong)
Let pain be gracious
Love will soon come, baby
If you just hold on
Hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on (hold on)
Just let time be patient (you)
'Cause you're still strong
You're still strong (are still strong)
Just be gracious
Love will soon come
If you just hold on, mm
(You, just hold on, you, just just hold on, you, just hold on)
Just be patient, just be patient (you, just hold on)
You, just hold on, you, just hold on (you are still strong)
You, just hold on
Just hold on, just hold on
Adele's song "Hold On" is a ballad about the difficulties that come with life and the importance of persevering through them. The song begins with Adele telling listeners to hold on and that they are still strong, indicating that she is speaking to someone who is going through a tough time. She admits to feeling lost and powerless at times, and to struggling with self-imposed perfectionism that continually sets her up for failure.
The song is a powerful reminder that life is full of ups and downs, and that there are times when we all feel like giving up. In these moments, it is important to remember that pain and struggle are necessary parts of the human experience, and that love and growth can come from these difficult times. While the lyrics are emotionally raw, they also contain a message of hope and encouragement, urging listeners to hold on and keep moving forward.
Throughout the song, Adele's vocals are emotive and powerful, conveying the weight of the lyrics and adding to the song's overall impact. The instrumentation is largely piano-based, with swelling strings and drums adding to the emotional intensity of the song. Overall, "Hold On" is a beautifully crafted ballad that speaks to the human condition and the complex emotions that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Hold on
Keep going and don't give up
You are still strong
You have the strength to get through this
Love will soon come
Things will get better and love will come into your life
Just hold, hold on
Stay strong and keep holding on
Oh, what have I done yet again?
Why am I repeating past mistakes?
Have I not learned anything?
Why am I not able to learn from my mistakes?
I don't want to live in chaos
I don't want to live in a state of confusion and disorder
It's like a ride that I want to get off
Life feels like a rollercoaster that I want to get off of
It's hard to hold onto who I am
It's difficult to stay true to myself when I feel lost
When I'm stumbling in the dark for a hand
When I'm struggling to find help and guidance in a difficult situation
I am so tired of battling with myself
I'm exhausted from fighting with my own thoughts and feelings
With no chance to win
I feel like I can't win the battle against myself
Let time be patient
Be patient and give yourself time to heal
Let pain be gracious
Accept the pain and learn from it
I swear to God, I am such a mess
I am really struggling and feel like I am falling apart
The harder that I try, I regress
No matter how hard I try, I feel like I'm moving backwards
I'm my own worst enemy
My own thoughts and feelings are holding me back
Right now I truly hate being me
I am really struggling with self-love and acceptance right now
Every day feels like the road I'm on
Every day feels like a struggle
Might just open up and swallow me whole
I feel like I might get consumed by my struggles
How do I feel so mighty small
I feel so tiny and insignificant compared to my problems
When I'm struggling to feel at all?
I'm having a hard time connecting with my emotions and feelings
Sometimes loneliness is the only rest we get
Sometimes being alone is a break from the chaos of life
And the emptiness actually lets us forget
Being alone can help us forget our problems for a little while
Sometimes forgiveness is easiest in secret
It can be easier to forgive someone without telling them
Just be patient
Don't rush things, be patient with yourself
You're still strong
You still have the strength to get through this
Just hold on
Stay strong and keep holding on
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Adele Laurie Blue Adkins, Dean Wynton Josiah Cover
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@veronicajohns11
"2021"
I dedicated this song to my GRANDSON
cause he lost his FATHER.
And I NEVER want him to give up
And not to loose himself
I 🙏 THAT GOD WILL COMFORT HIM
THROUGH HIS JOURNEY!!
LOVE YOU JAY!!
❤ ❤ ❤
@katem4365
My mother was murdered two years ago and this beautiful song feels like it was written for me. Trying to hold on when sadness underscores so much of my days. I hold on waiting until the day I see her again. Thankful for the moments when emptiness gives me a reprieve from never having closure. Adel, your gift of songwriting and your voice helps us all heal. 🙏
@immyk3991
Kate, I am so so sorry to hear this. Your mother is always looking over you. She is the sun that rises above the clouds. She is the gentle ocean waves. She is the butterfly fluttering it’s wings; the gentle autumnal rain. She is everywhere around you. Always looking down and protecting her child, as she did here on earth.
All my love 💜
@felixarturo2011
U are strong for sharing
@chumpym8044
God bless! Keep strong
@qustonstills2511
Praying for you
@katem4365
@Rithu Prakash thank you so much for your kind words. We never know what challenges in life we will have to endure 🙏
@msdreamgirl8
"Let pain be gracious." "Sometimes loneliness is the only rest we get." EPIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@veronicacalloway2795
Yesssssss Lord!!!!
@msdebnks1966
Yes lord.
@anamarialeon5581
Real! Una frase para tatuarse en el Alma 🥰🙏🙌